Letters of Voltaire and Frederick the Great (New York: Brentano's, 1927), trans. Richard Aldington, letter 37 from Frederick to Voltaire (June 1738)
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I think it better to keep a profound silence with regard to the Christian fables, which are canonized by their antiquity and the credulity of absurd and insipid people.
— Frederick II of Prussia
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About Frederick II of Prussia
Frederick II of Prussia (January 24, 1712 β August 17, 1786) was king of Prussia from 1740 to 1786. He was also known as Friedrich der GroΓe (Frederick the Great)
About Frederick II of Prussia
Frederick II of Prussia (January 24, 1712 β August 17, 1786) was king of Prussia from 1740 to 1786. He was also known as Friedrich der GroΓe (Frederick the Great)
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